André de Toth

Directing

André de Toth

Born May 15, 1915 · Makó, Austria-Hungary [now Hungary]

Died October 7, 2002 · aged 87

André de Toth (May 15, circa 1912 – October 27, 2002) was a Hungarian-American filmmaker, born and raised in Makó, Csongrád, Kingdom of Hungary Austro-Hungarian Empire. He directed the 3-D film House of Wax, despite being unable to see in 3-D himself, having lost an eye at an early age. He is known for his gritty B movies in the western and crime genres. Description above from the Wikipedia artic…

Known For

Forever HollywoodForever Hollywood · 1999
Forever Hollywood
8.31999
MovieDocumentary
Noted Hollywood stars and directors talk about the history and evolution of the film industry in Los Angeles.
Spontaneous CombustionSpontaneous Combustion · 1990
Spontaneous Combustion
4.71990
MovieHorrorScience Fiction
A young man learns that his parents had been used in an atomic-weapons experiment shortly before his birth, and that the results have had some unexpected effects on him.
House of WaxHouse of Wax · 1953
House of Wax
6.91953
MovieHorrorCrime
A sculptor opens a wax museum to showcase the likenesses of famous historical figures, but quickly runs into trouble when his business partner demands the exhibits become more extreme in order to increase profits.
The Five-FortyThe Five-Forty · 1939
The Five-Forty
7.01939
Movie
Set in Paris (which looks more like Budapest), the story concerns a murder investigation conducted by one Judge Henri Tessier. The audience is led to believe that Robert Petrovich, estranged husband of Tessier's sweetheart Marion, is responsible for the murder.
Play DirtyPlay Dirty · 1969
Play Dirty
6.31969
MovieWarAdventure
During World War II in North Africa, a group of British commandos disguised as Italian soldiers must travel behind enemy lines and destroy a vital Nazi oil depot.
Last of the ComanchesLast of the Comanches · 1953
Last of the Comanches
6.21953
MovieWestern
It's 1876 and all the Indians are at peace except the Comanches lead by Black Cloud. When Black Cloud wipes out a town, only six soldiers are left and they head for the nearest fort. In the desert they are reinforced by members of a stagecoach and find some water at a deserted mission. Pinned down by Black Cloud they send an Indian boy who was Black Cloud's prisoner on to the fort while they try to bargain with Black Cloud whom they learn is without water.
The GunfighterThe Gunfighter · 1950
The Gunfighter
7.41950
MovieWestern
The fastest gun in the West tries to escape his reputation.
The Indian FighterThe Indian Fighter · 1955
The Indian Fighter
6.41955
MovieWestern
A scout leading a wagon train through hostile Indian country gets involved with a Sioux chief's daughter.

Movies

Forever HollywoodForever Hollywood · 1999
Forever Hollywood
8.31999
MovieDocumentary
Noted Hollywood stars and directors talk about the history and evolution of the film industry in Los Angeles.
Spontaneous CombustionSpontaneous Combustion · 1990
Spontaneous Combustion
4.71990
MovieHorrorScience Fiction
A young man learns that his parents had been used in an atomic-weapons experiment shortly before his birth, and that the results have had some unexpected effects on him.
House of WaxHouse of Wax · 1953
House of Wax
6.91953
MovieHorrorCrime
A sculptor opens a wax museum to showcase the likenesses of famous historical figures, but quickly runs into trouble when his business partner demands the exhibits become more extreme in order to increase profits.
The Five-FortyThe Five-Forty · 1939
The Five-Forty
7.01939
Movie
Set in Paris (which looks more like Budapest), the story concerns a murder investigation conducted by one Judge Henri Tessier. The audience is led to believe that Robert Petrovich, estranged husband of Tessier's sweetheart Marion, is responsible for the murder.
Play DirtyPlay Dirty · 1969
Play Dirty
6.31969
MovieWarAdventure
During World War II in North Africa, a group of British commandos disguised as Italian soldiers must travel behind enemy lines and destroy a vital Nazi oil depot.
Last of the ComanchesLast of the Comanches · 1953
Last of the Comanches
6.21953
MovieWestern
It's 1876 and all the Indians are at peace except the Comanches lead by Black Cloud. When Black Cloud wipes out a town, only six soldiers are left and they head for the nearest fort. In the desert they are reinforced by members of a stagecoach and find some water at a deserted mission. Pinned down by Black Cloud they send an Indian boy who was Black Cloud's prisoner on to the fort while they try to bargain with Black Cloud whom they learn is without water.
The GunfighterThe Gunfighter · 1950
The Gunfighter
7.41950
MovieWestern
The fastest gun in the West tries to escape his reputation.
The Indian FighterThe Indian Fighter · 1955
The Indian Fighter
6.41955
MovieWestern
A scout leading a wagon train through hostile Indian country gets involved with a Sioux chief's daughter.
Day of the OutlawDay of the Outlaw · 1959
Day of the Outlaw
6.81959
MovieWestern
Blaise Starrett is a rancher at odds with homesteaders when outlaws hold up the small town. The outlaws are held in check only by their notorious leader, but he is diagnosed with a fatal wound and the town is a powder keg waiting to blow.
Billion Dollar BrainBillion Dollar Brain · 1967
Billion Dollar Brain
5.61967
MovieThriller
A former British spy stumbles into in a plot to overthrow Communism with the help of a supercomputer. But who is working for whom?
Springfield RifleSpringfield Rifle · 1952
Springfield Rifle
6.41952
MovieWarWestern
Major Lex Kearney, dishonourably discharged from the army for cowardice in battle, volunteers to go undercover to try to prevent raids against shipments of horses desperately needed for the Union war effort. Falling in with the gang of jayhawkers and Confederate soldiers who have been conducting the raids, he gradually gains their trust and is put in a position where he can discover who has been giving them secret information revealing the routes of the horse shipments.
The Bounty HunterThe Bounty Hunter · 1954
The Bounty Hunter
6.81954
MovieWesternAction
A year after a violent train robbery the Pinkerton detective agency hires a bounty hunter to find the three remaining killers. He tracks them to Twin Forks but has no clue to their identity. Tensions surface as just his presence in town acts as a catalyst.
Jungle BookJungle Book · 1942
Jungle Book
6.41942
MovieAdventureFantasy
Mowgli, lost in the jungle when a toddler, raised by wolves, years later happens upon his human village and reconnects with its inhabitants, including his widowed mother. Continuing to maintain a relationship with the jungle, adventures follow.
The Two-Headed SpyThe Two-Headed Spy · 1958
The Two-Headed Spy
6.31958
MovieWarThriller
Wartime thriller with film noir elements based on a true story as written in A.P. Scotland's autobiography "The London Cage". The plot has greatly exaggerated the actual events of A.P. Scotland's experiences, including the addition of a fictional love interest.
Riding ShotgunRiding Shotgun · 1954
Riding Shotgun
6.01954
MovieWestern
When a stagecoach guard tries to warn a town of an imminent raid by a band of outlaws, the people mistake him for one of the gang.
SemmelweisSemmelweis · 1940
Semmelweis
8.01940
Movie
Ignác Semmelweis is 18 and is in Vienna, training to become a judge-advocate, to comply with the wishes of his family. He is, however, attracted by the medical science, and joins the team of Professor Rokitanszky.
Crime WaveCrime Wave · 1953
Crime Wave
7.11953
MovieCrimeThriller
Reformed parolee Steve Lacey is caught in the middle when a wounded former cellmate seeks him out for shelter. The other two former cellmates then attempt to force him into doing a bank job.
Six Weeks of HappinessSix Weeks of Happiness · 1939
Six Weeks of Happiness
8.31939
MovieComedy
Gábor Bozsó is a professional burglar. His daughter Éva, who knows nothing about her father's profession, is raised in an upscale institution. When she falls in love with one of her father's victims, things take a big change.
Wedding in ToprinWedding in Toprin · 1939
Wedding in Toprin
10.01939
MovieAdventure
Sent on a spy mission to the estate of Count Toprini, Lieutenant Imre is helped by the count's wife who is unhappy in her marriage.
Two Girls on the StreetTwo Girls on the Street · 1939
Two Girls on the Street
7.01939
MovieDramaComedy
Two girls run away from a small village. Gyöngyi comes from an aristocratic family and her father throws her out of the house when he discovers she has gotten pregnant out of wedlock. She finds herself wandering the streets of Budapest and earns money playing the violin in a restaurant. Vica is an orphaned peasant; she is afraid of her stepfather and moves to the city where she gets a job on a construction site. Gyöngyi and Vica meet on the streets of Budapest, move in together and turn their lives around.
The MongolsThe Mongols · 1961
The Mongols
5.21961
MovieActionAdventure
During the Mongol invasion of Poland, a conflict between Mongol Emperor Genghis Khan and his oldest son Ogotai ensues when the former aims for peace and the latter itches for war and conquest.
Thunder Over the PlainsThunder Over the Plains · 1953
Thunder Over the Plains
5.61953
MovieWestern
Set in 1869, after the Civil War, Texas had not yet been readmitted to the Union and carpetbaggers, hiding behind the legal protection of the Union Army of occupation, had taken over the state. Federal Captain Porter, a Texan, has to carry out orders against his own people. He brings in the rebel leader Ben Westman whom he knows is innocent of a murder that he is accused of. In trying to prove his innocence, Porter himself becomes a wanted man.
LydiaLydia · 1941
Lydia
6.51941
MovieDramaRomance
Lydia MacMillan, a wealthy woman who has never married, invites several men her own age to her home to reminisce about the times when they were young and courted her. In memory, each romance seemed splendid and destined for happiness, but in each case, Lydia realizes, the truth was less romantic, and ill-starred.
RamrodRamrod · 1947
Ramrod
6.51947
MovieWestern
A cattle-vs.-sheepman feud loses Connie Dickason her fiance, but gains her his ranch, which she determines to run alone in opposition to Frank Ivey, "boss" of the valley, whom her father Ben wanted her to marry. She hires recovering alcoholic Dave Nash as foreman and a crew of Ivey's enemies. Ivey fights back with violence and destruction, but Dave is determined to counter him legally... a feeling not shared by his associates. Connie's boast that, as a woman, she doesn't need guns proves justified, but plenty of gunplay results.

TV Shows

MaverickMaverick · 1957
Maverick
6.91957
SeriesComedyWestern
The Maverick boys - Bret, Bart, Beau and Brent - are a clan of well-dressed dandies, gamblers who'd much rather make their money playing cards than messing up their fine clothing with actual work. Sly and clever, none of the Mavericks are much for acts of derring do, but they can be courageous when the situation calls for it. Most often, however, they live by their wits and considerable charm.
Hawaiian EyeHawaiian Eye · 1959
Hawaiian Eye
5.61959
SeriesCrimeDrama
Private Eyes Tom Lopaka and Tracy Steele are based out of Hawaiian Village Resort where they work both hotel security and are hired by others to look into various matters. They're helped by their trusty right-hand man Kazuo Kim who runs a taxi company and is always eager to help them.
BroncoBronco · 1958
Bronco
6.01958
SeriesWestern
Bronco is a Western series on ABC from 1958 through 1962. It was shown by the BBC in the United Kingdom. The program starred Ty Hardin as Bronco Layne, a former Confederate officer who wandered the Old West, meeting such well-known individuals as Wild Bill Hickok, Billy the Kid, Jesse James, Theodore Roosevelt, Belle Starr, Cole Younger, and John Wesley Hardin.
77 Sunset Strip77 Sunset Strip · 1958
77 Sunset Strip
7.21958
SeriesCrimeDrama
Stu Bailey and Jeff Spencer are the wisecracking, womanizing private-detective heroes of this Warner Brothers drama. They work out of an office located at 77 Sunset Strip in Los Angeles, California, right next door to a snazzy restaurant where Kookie works as a valet. The finger-snapping, slang-talking Kookie occasionally helps Stu and Jeff with their cases, and eventually becomes a full-fledged member of the detective agency. Rex Randolph and J.R. Hale also join the firm, and Suzanne is their leggy secretary.
The WesternerThe Westerner · 1960
The Westerner
7.01960
SeriesWestern
The Westerner is an American Western series that aired on NBC from September to December 1960. Created by Sam Peckinpah, the series was produced by Four Star Television. The Westerner stars Brian Keith as Dave Blassingame and features John Dehner as semi-regular Burgundy Smith.